Ian looked at him coldly and said, "If you don't want Mr. Simon to bother Sage again, I'd suggest you leave right now."Shane snorted. "Is bringing up my brother all you know, Ian? Or do you think that once you get rid of me, Sage will welcome you back with open arms?"Ian's eyes darkened slightly. Shane's remark hit him where it hurt.Nowadays, although Sage didn't reject him as much and wouldn't kick him out, she didn't particularly welcome him, either.Ian felt as if his chest was stuffed with cotton. He could breathe, but it was incredibly stifling.At that moment, Sage walked out, noticing the unusual atmosphere between the two of them. But she didn't ask any questions.She simply looked at Ian. "If you're not going to eat anything else, ask Wanda to get you the chowder, and then you can leave.”Ian sat down comfortably at the table and said, "I want to eat."Sage was speechless.Wanda didn't join them at the table, so the three of them finished their meal in an atmospher
Not only was Sage unsure of Shane's intentions, but even Giselle and Marcus were also somewhat surprised by Shane's actions.Naturally, Shane noticed Marcus and Giselle, but he didn't pay them any attention for the time being. Instead, he handed Sage the bouquet.Looking at the large bouquet of stunning red roses, Sage was puzzled. "Shane, what are you doing?"Shane proclaimed enthusiastically, "Sage, I've made up my mind—I'm going to keep pursuing you! Like you said, if they still won't accept it a year from now, there's no point in wasting this year!"Sage didn't expect that a simple rejection would actually ignite Shane's determination."Elle, I just remembered that there's a box of cherries a client gave me in the car. Could you bring them up so we can share them with everyone?" Marcus said calmly.Giselle knew that Marcus was worried she'd feel upset seeing this scene.She wanted to tell him it was alright. After all, Shane had already given Sage flowers before back at Fars
Sage gave Marcus an apologetic smile. "Mr. Rosethorn, please wait here for Giselle. We won't disturb you any further."Marcus' expression did not change. "Alright.""What did they find?" Sage asked Shane as he walked into the office.Shane closed the office door and told Sage that after they left last night, the people who were supposed to change the tire on Sage's car arrived at the scene. They put on the spare tire and drove the car to the repair shop.Upon inspection in the morning, it was found that her flat tire wasn't caused by accidentally running over nails or stones. It was deliberately punctured by someone, and the cut was quite deep.Sage furrowed her delicate brows. So, was last night's accident intentional?First, they sabotaged her tire. Then, they left food and drink laced with drugs near a trash can that two homeless people frequented.By the time she arrived, the drugs had taken effect on Mark and Julian.But who exactly was plotting against her?"Is there any
Faced with Shane's confusion, Sage didn't hide anything and said, "I want to test her."Shane asked, "What about?"Sage thought for a moment and said, "I remember she mentioned to me that she had someone she liked. But she's been in Haldon City for quite a while now and hasn't mentioned wanting to go see him."People who were deeply in love often wished to see each other all the time and be constantly in each other's presence. It was like this for her with Ian before, and it was the same for Shane with her now.But Abby never showed any signs of urgency or longing for the person she was interested in.When Abby mentioned that she had someone she liked, she didn't seem like she was joking. She even blushed and said that the other person had no idea about her feelings."So, I think there are two possible reasons why Abby didn't stop the news about her arranged marriage with Ian from spreading."Sage analyzed, "First, she's deliberately using this news to let the man she likes know
"There's no confirmation it was Abby last night. Even if it was her, the event will be held during the day, and there are so many people around."If she really wanted to deal with me, it would be too risky. She probably wouldn't do it."That seemed to make sense, too."No matter what, you still need to stay safe. How about I go with you on Saturday?" Shane said, concerned.Sage politely declined, "No, I'd prefer to go alone since it's more convenient for me. Besides, aren't you going on a business trip on Saturday?""How did you know?" Shane said with a sudden touch of smugness. "Have you been secretly checking my schedule? You don't need to do that. I'll have my secretary send you a copy of my daily itinerary!"Sage couldn't help but glare at him. "Don't tell me you forgot that Riley called me a couple of days ago. He said you're getting busier and busier, and now you even have business trips on Saturdays.""Why did Riley tell you that?" Shane seemed displeased.Sage rolled he
Sage noticed that there was a small bald patch on Thorn's forehead, exposing red skin and looking somewhat alarming.It used to be fluffy and chubby, but now it was a bit disheveled and thin. It had become more timid and afraid of strangers than before.As Sage reached out, Thorn became so tense that its fur stood up. It let out a warning sound, and its eyes were filled with fear.When it bared its teeth, one was missing, and a scar marked its previous injury at the corner of its mouth.Even though it wasn't her own cat, it still made Sage feel very sad to see it like that."Ever since the last time Thorn got injured, it has become more timid and won't let anyone touch it. I had to use lots of its favorite cat treats before it finally started letting me get close to it again."Abby gently patted Thorn's back with some affection. "So, I thought of taking it out to play for a while and finding it a companion. That way, it wouldn't feel so lonely."Thorn didn't calm down despite Ab
Sage and Abby reached an agreement on how to address each other.Soon after, the driver dropped them off at the event location.The Feline Fiesta was held in a park where a stage had been set up. Around it were various game activities, drinks, and snacks available. Additionally, cat carriers and cat cages were provided.At the spot where they could take photos with the cats, Sage and Abby took turns holding Thorn for a few pictures. They even posted it on their social media.The event had a variety of well-organized activities. Sage and Abby met many fellow cat lovers there, and some even came over to chat with them. The atmosphere was quite pleasant.Compared to everyone's cats, which might be fancy, aloof, or adorably cuddly, Thorn was quite ordinary. It was even somewhat out of place.After all, it was just a mixed-breed cat, and it was injured with its fur not fully grown back yet. So, its appearance was even less appealing than some of the stray cats in the cages.However,
As Sage was thinking this, the kitten bit her finger, causing her to yelp in surprise. Immediately, she tilted toward Ian.Ian swiftly caught her. Perhaps because he was mindful that her arm was still injured, he moved his hand from her arm to her waist after a brief touch.The warmth of his large hand seeped through the fabric to her skin, and she caught a familiar hint of cedar in the air.Despite feeling a bit uncomfortable, Sage didn't push him away. Instead, she leaned against Ian's arm, turning her head slightly to look back.Abby was looking down and talking to Thorn, not noticing what was happening between them.What a waste. She went through all that for nothing!"Sage, is your hand okay?" Ian's concerned voice sounded next to her ear. He even took her hand to check on its condition.Sage pulled back her hand and took a step away from Ian. "It's nothing. The kitten's teeth aren't fully grown yet. It just kind of nibbled a bit."After speaking, Sage walked forward witho